Yuvraj Singh playfully taunts Abhishek Sharma for his explosive 14-ball fifty in latest match

Abhishek Sharma Blazes Record-breaking Fifty as India Crushes New Zealand

Guwahati witnessed a sensational display of batting prowess as Abhishek Sharma unleashed a whirlwind iings to lead India to a commanding victory over New Zealand, sealing an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.

Recovering from a previous duck, Abhishek decimated the New Zealand bowlers with a blistering 14-ball half-century, shattering records along the way. Despite his incredible hitting, Abhishek fell short of toppling a 19-year-old record held by his mentor, Yuvraj Singh, for the fastest T20I half-century by an Indian.

Following Abhishek's remarkable iings, Yuvraj Singh, the record-holder for the fastest T20I half-century by an Indian, cheekily teased his mentee on social media. “Still can’t get a 50 off 12 balls, can you? Well played – keep going strong!” wrote Yuvraj in response to Abhishek's stellar performance.

Abhishek's unbeaten 68 off 20 balls, which included no dot balls, propelled him to become India's second-highest six-hitter among openers, only behind Rohit Sharma. His explosive partnership with captain Suryakumar Yadav sealed the chase for Team India with an unbroken 102-run stand for the third wicket.

Reflecting on his iings and Yuvraj's legendary achievement, Abhishek acknowledged the difficulty of matching such a remarkable feat. “That’s more than impossible for anyone but still, you never know. Any batsman could do it because I think all the batters have been batting really well in this series as well,” Abhishek shared in a post-match interview.

With Abhishek's scintillating iings and India's dominant performance, the team continues their wiing streak in home T20I series. Stay updated on the latest sports news and live cricket scores for a comprehensive coverage of ongoing matches.